I do not own Zelda or any of the characters in it.
When things go so wrong, can they change for the better?
Chapter 1
Link let out a sigh of contempt as he stared up at the sky. It had been seven years since he had
thought about going back to Hyrule. He missed his friends greatly, but there was one person who he dreaded
seeing once more. Zelda. That vile woman had caused him so many problems over the past 20,000 years. He
couldn't understand why Zelda needed help all of the time. She had magical powers, why didn't she fight
Ganondorf?! He never bothered with magic and just fought with weapons, and he always won. How hard could it
be for her to fight Ganondorf with magic since it should be stronger than weapons?!
It didn't surprise
him though that she never fought him. It seemed obvious that she had a crush on that venomous man. She would
trap him in another dimension over and over again and he always escaped. Although, he had to admit Ganondorf
wasn't as bad as Zelda. Ganondorf didn't erase his memory after every battle and turn him into a kid again
"Oh Link, it is better for you if you don't remember. I will bring you back to childhood so you may be happy."
adult! He was sick of the small body he had been trapped in for 20,000 years! He was glad he got away from her,
he finally got the chance to be older. He was now 17 and he loved it! He hated the fact that the only reason Zelda
had decided to erase his memories was not so he could be happy, but so he could fight Ganondorf continuously
over the course of time! All he wanted to do was kill that miscreant, but he was starting to think the real problem
was Zelda and maybe all of his problems would go away when she was gone. Link chuckled at his thoughts. Yes,
that horrid woman would be out of his hair at last.
It was funny, now that he thought about it, she had never thanked him once for defeating Ganondorf.
Actually she always seemed quite sad. The irony! Well, he didn't care anymore. He had had enough.
After fighting a couple of thieves six years back his head had been hit hard against a rock and all of his memories returned, oddly enough. That was when he decided to learn some magic.
Magic that would protect his mind from Zelda, and any others who wished to meddle with it. He still couldn't
understand why she would want him to fight if she liked that man so much. Maybe she hoped that I would die
and then no one would ever think twice about her being with Ganondorf. Oh that abhorrent woman!
Link jumped up onto Epona and began his long journey back to Hyrule. He would try and avoid Zelda,
hopefully that was possible. After three hours he reached Hyrule Fields. It was hard to see if it was the same as
many years before, for it was dark, darker than one would think night would be. Link decided to head to Kokiri
Forest. He dismounted his horse as he gazed upon the small houses. A smile crept upon his lips as he recollected
the goods times he had here. He entered his old home and saw that it had been untouched by time, it was the
same as he had remembered it. Link felt a bit homesick, seeing as how he had not been here for so long and
wondered how everyone was doing. He wished he could Saria but knew she would be mad at him since he hadn't
talked to her for seven years. He just shook his head and exited his childhood sanctuary.
As he walked
through the little village he found himself wondering into the Lost Woods. When he came to the maze he was
surprised to see monsters crawling all over the place. Maybe he hadn't killed them all seven years ago, he
thought. Link drew his sword and swiftly killed them all, wanting to spend as little time as possible in fighting.
His sword now was not as good as the master sword but it was better than nothing. As he entered their childhood
meeting spot a frown slipped across his face. Should he have left here?
He pulled out the ocarina as he
sat on the old, rotting tree stump. He stared at it for what seemed an eternity, as he allowed his memories of the
past to flow back to him. His meeting with Sheik and his many days talking with Saria. "Link!" Link tore his gaze
from the ocarina, a startled expression covering his face. His face turned to amazement as he stared back at the
girl before him. "S...Saria! Is that really you?" "Link! Where have you been?! Everyone tried finding you, but we
failed time and time again. Ganondorf has been plaguing these lands for four years! We need your help! How...
How could you have abandoned us like that?! We trusted you!" Fury emerged onto his face as he stood, gripping
the ocarina tightly. "I never abandoned you! How can you say that?! I left to find peace! I'm tired of all of this
fighting! Why don't you fight him for once?! I am fed up of everyone looking up to me! I don't want to be a hero!
Find someone else!" Saria gazed at him with shock and disbelief as she watched him throw the ocarina onto the
ground. "Link..." "No! I don't want to hear it! I have been Zelda's little puppet long enough!"
Link sat
back down and covered his face with his hands. "Saria... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to yell at you. I'm just so tired
of all of this. I came back in hopes of seeing all of my friends, not to fight." Tears streamed down Saria's face as
she took in everything. "Link... there may be things we don't like or want but we must face them nonetheless. Me
for example, I would prefer to be able to play all the time and live in peace instead of being a sage, but I was
given this task and I will do everything in my power to fulfill my purpose." "Yeah... tell me that after 20,000
years..." "What are you talking about?" Saria asked bewildered. "I have been fighting him that man for 20,000
years." Link stated, anger seeping into his voice. "How is that possible? You can't be that..." "Old? Yes, seems
bizarre doesn't it. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to die. I guess Zelda and Ganondorf can't either." Saria
looked at him in complete shock. "It isn't possible! It can't be!" "Why not? Anything seems possible in this twisted
world..."
Link glanced up at Saria, sadness and tiredness filling his eyes. "Now can you understand why I
don't want to fight anymore?" Saria could only nod as she tried to regain her voice. "L...Link." Her voice came out
in a hoarse squeak. "No matter how much you don't want to fight, it is your destiny. No one can escape it. You
just need to see this to the end..." Link rose, hysteria flowing through him. "When will it end?! please tell me, all
knowing Saria! You think it is so easy! You know what... I should have never come back here. Sorry to bother
you... sorry to let you down." Link walked away from her, anger filling every fiber of his being. Why couldn't she
just understand?!
He felt his anger grow when she grasped his arm. Link pulled away from her, hatred
consuming him. "What do you want from me?! Why can't you just leave me alone! You are almost as bad as
Zelda!" Tears poured from her eyes as she backed away, her voice leaving her only above a whisper. "I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry..." Link looked at her sympathetically as guilt washed over him. He slowly walked to her and
embraced her. "I'm the one who should be sorry. I shouldn't have lost my temper. I just want peace..." "That is
something so many want, and few rarely receive." "I... have to go..." Link stated sadly as he let her go. "Wait...
where are you going?!" "I will only cause problems here. I'm going back..." "No! Don't leave! Please..." "I'm
sorry..."
"Oh, leaving so soon? But you just got here my dear boy." Link turned to the voice and stared in
surprise as he saw Ganondorf leaning against the wall near the exit. "How long have you been here?" Link asked
angrily. "Long enough, long enough." Ganondorf smiled and walked closer to the two. "Saria... go..." "Link... I
won't leave you..." "GO!" Saria looked at him sadly and reluctantly obeyed. She gave Link a light hug and quickly
disappeared.
"What do you want Ganondorf?" Link spat. "Oh, I'm hurt. Can't I say hello to my favorite
friend?" Ganondorf smirked as he saw the look of disgust on Link's face. "Go away..." Link turned from Ganondorf
and grabbed his ocarina, getting ready to teleport away. "I don't think so." Ganondorf stated as he quickly came
next to Link, pulling the ocarina from the boys fingers. He was glad he was stronger than Link. It had its
advantages. "Give it back!" Link grabbed for it, but Ganondorf pulled it away from his reach. "Why would I want to
do that? I can't have you leaving so soon. Besides, you would want your horse back wouldn't you?"
"What
did you do with Epona?!" "She is safe at my castle. Well, she will be safe as long as you cooperate,
and maybe if you cooperate i will allow you to see Zelda..." "I don't want to see that harridan!" Ganondorf laughed
at Link's remark. "I didn't know you hated her so much." "Shows how much you know..." "Well Link, I'll tell you
what, you come and live in my castle for a year and then I will let you go and you can find peace and I will never
bother you again." "Why would I want to live with you?!" "Let me put it this way, come with me and I will let your
friends and the sages go. Well, except Saria. She got away. Clever little girl."
Link glared at him. "Why do
you want me to go to your castle? I can't see you being hospitable... Why are you even asking? I'm surprised you
wouldn't use force..." "Link if you make me use force your stay there won't be pleasant. I merely wish to know my
enemy and I see that this is my opportunity since you no longer wish to fight." "You listened to the whole
conversation?! How did you..." "How did I know you were here? I could sense your presence and well, I decided to
listen in on your little conversation. It is your own fault that you didn't notice me." Link slapped himself on the
face for being so daft. "Can today get any worse?" "Only if you fight me." Link's shoulders slumped down and he
shook his head. "No... I don't want to fight..." Ganondorf frowned, Link looked really worn out. Had he caused
this boy that much trouble? Ganondorf grabbed onto Link's arm and dragged Link behind himself. That would
have to change. He would make sure of that.